Web-based Dia Alternatives

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   draw.io

    1028 likes

   Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

   146 draw.io alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Chrome OS
   • Notion
   • Self-Hosted
   • Nextcloud
   • Microsoft SharePoint
   • Flathub
   • Microsoft OneDrive
   • PortableApps.com
   • Google Drive
   • Google Docs
   • Microsoft Teams
   • Google Slides
   • Flatpak
   • Google Sheets

   

   

   

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   Bryan McKnight

   Negative comment•Apr 10, 2019

   2

   Draw.io is a decent alternative, but is too different. Mainly the problem is that Dia is an application program for Windows, while draw.io is a mere Web app. I know Web apps are popular these days, but they're not the same as actual applications, and personally I don't like how many companies seem to be attempting to make all programs Web apps or "online" "programs".

   Guest

   Positive comment•Nov 1, 2018

   2

   Easy to use. Free and open source. can install on my pc (linux mint) Better application than Dia, that I can use online as well on my PC. Very Good !

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Jan 31, 2018

   3

   Draw.io is very usable, with a sleek interface, tons of stencils/shapes, and the ability to export to various file formats. I have used for home and work projects and have been pleased with the results. I would even go as far as saying it's more useful than MS Visio if your requirements aren't too technical.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

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   • draw.io is Free and Open SourceDia is also Free and Open Source
   • draw.io is Privacy focusedDia is not according to our users
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   yEd Graph Editor

    445 likes

   yEd is a powerful diagram editor that can be used to quickly create diagrams manually or import external data for analysis and auto-magically arrange even large data sets by just pressing a button. You can use yEd to quickly create flow charts, BPMN and UML diagrams...

   118 yEd Graph Editor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • BSD

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Positive comment•Jul 31, 2018

   2

   Featureful. Reliable and extendable.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Lacika

   Positive comment•Jul 23, 2019

   1

   yEd has pretty much all features as Dia and a lot more! It has a bit steep learning curve and sometimes a bit strange UI, but once you learn it you can do almost any diagram in it. It can even reorganize it automatically, if it gets messy!

   Guest

   Positive comment•Jul 10, 2018

   1

   Simple to use and has all the options you could want. I have now adopted it for the program I have developed in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

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   • yEd Graph Editor is Free and ProprietaryDia is Free and Open Source
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   Excalidraw

    111 likes

   Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

   95 Excalidraw alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • Czechia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron

   

   

   

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   Wondershare EdrawMax

   Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal...

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   Lucidchart

    538 likes

   Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

   79 Lucidchart alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Mind Mapping
   • Diagram Editor

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   

   

   

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   PlantUML

    120 likes

   PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

   118 PlantUML alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Diagram Editor
   • Mind Mapping

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • Chrome OS

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Negative comment•Sep 19, 2018

   6

   Not a GUI diagramming tool. By this logic graphviz is an alternative to Dia.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Negative comment•Sep 19, 2023

   0

   PlantUML has no way to make a diagram or chart without knowing command line and learning a whole new markup language.

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   • PlantUML is Free and Open SourceDia is also Free and Open Source
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   quiver diagram editor

    10 likes

   Efficient web-based tool for constructing high-quality commutative diagrams. Offers LaTeX export with embedded links, intuitive interface supporting both mouse and keyboard inputs, and features like multiple selections, macro support, and smart label alignment.

   56 quiver diagram editor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application type

   • Diagram Editor

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   

   

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    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    128 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Mind Mapping
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    

    

    

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    Google Drawings

     79 likes

    Google Drawings, part of Google Drive, allows users to collaborate creating, sharing, and editing images or drawings. It can be used for creating charts, diagrams, designs, flow-charts, etc.

    73 Google Drawings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Diagram Editor
    • Team Collaboration

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    

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    Kroki

     7 likes

    Creates diagrams from textual descriptions! It provides a unified API with support for BlockDiag, BPMN, Bytefield, C4 (with PlantUML), Ditaa, Erd, GraphViz, Mermaid, Nomnoml, PlantUML, SvgBob, UMLet, Vega, Vega-Lite, WaveDrom.

    26 Kroki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Diagram Editor
    • Mind Mapping

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    

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    Wireflow

     22 likes

    Feature-rich, open-source Wireflow offers a collaborative platform for online creation of complex user flow prototypes. Ideal for team work in UI design, wireframing, and mind mapping, promoting idea sharing in real-time environment aided by modern whiteboard features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Wireframing
    • UI Design

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    

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    Vectr

     92 likes

    Free vector graphics editor offering real-time collaborative editing, browser and cross-platform desktop support, scalable design tools, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPEG import/export, grouping and shape manipulation, and intuitive pen and freehand drawing options.

    106 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Vector Graphic
    • Graphic Design

    Origin

    • Singapore

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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    Guest

    Negative comment•Oct 2, 2018

    13

    Suggesting Vector would be the same as suggesting Photoshop. Just because you can draw boxes and use them to create a flow doesn't mean it's a flowchart/diagram centric application.

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    • Vectr is Freemium and ProprietaryDia is Free and Open Source
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    Mindomo

     156 likes

    Mindomo is the easiest online software for creating mind maps, concept maps, outlines and various other types of diagrams. The following features make it the perfect choice both for business and education:

    131 Mindomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Mind Mapping

    Origin

    • Romania
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox

    

    

    

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